Physix FrontierPhysix Frontier · News Briefing Card (enbrief · Aug 31, 2026)
BYD Han LiDAR Edition Gets v1.5.1 OTA with HiCar, Sentry Uploads
KEY FACTS
- On August 28, BYD pushed the version 1.5.1 OTA update to the 2025 Han EV/DM-i LiDAR intelligent driving editions.
- Huawei HiCar now supports screen mirroring in a small window on HarmonyOS 6.0+ phones, while Samsung One UI 8.0+ devices support Carlink.
- Select OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi models can share mobile data directly with the vehicle during phone-car connectivity.
- The Sentry Mode adds high-risk video uploads to the app for seven-day history review, supporting Wi-Fi fast transfer and USB local export.
KEY DATA
168,800-225,800 RMBHan DM-i Intelligent Driving Price Range
179,800-215,800 RMBHan EV Intelligent Driving Price Range
PHYSIX OBSERVATION
This update focuses on deep integration with mainstream Android ecosystems, particularly through HiCar mirroring and network sharing, significantly reducing adaptation costs after users switch phones. Meanwhile, cloud-based Sentry Mode videos and easy exports address evidence collection pain points. This signals BYD's shift from hardware stacking to optimizing software ecosystem compatibility, aiming to strengthen its competitiveness in the mid-to-high-end NEV market by enhancing daily convenience and safety.
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